We got the pork and chive dumplings, pan seared veggie dumplings, pork and shrimp dumplings, and green tea mochi. In order of preference (most liked to least liked): pork chive, veggie...big gap... pork and shrimp. The mochi was a little icy but pretty good, kind of funny how they are served with whipped cream and sprinkles. read more

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings - Pork and chive dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Whether you try the dolled up version of Nana in Denver or the college basic version of it, the food stands solid! While the restaurant itself is fairly unappealing and lowbrow, for a place to get delicious dumplings and great service, Nana is a solid choice. Here, you order at the bar and sit so that is the main difference between the other Nana and it, along with a smaller menu. We shared the stir fried udon noodles with shrimp, the xiao long bao, and shrimp dumplings. It was the perfect amount for two women dining. The dumpling dough is perfect and the filling, flavorful and delicious. I wish the udon noodle dish had more vegetables, but it had good flavor. I doused it with chili oil, which sits next to the soy sauce readily available. Nice touch that it is out. I wished for vinegar too, but you can't have everything. The lights went out for some reason and the staff was very apologetic as we ate in semi-darkness. The front came on and back area didn't not! They did their best and were nice to check in on us in this fast-casual style place. read more

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Not all Nana's are created equal. As someone who grew up in taiwan, my standards for dumpings and beef noodle soup are quite high. So when I visited uptown location I was pleasantly surprised with the dumplings but extremely excited about the soup because it was almost exactly as I remembered it. So when I found out there was a boulder location I was so happy. I waited all week for this. I hardly get an opportunity to eat out and I wanted the soup. Only to be extremely disappointed when I got there. The boulder location is on the hill. Immediately, when I walked in, I could tell that this was a very different vibe than the Denver location. With that location had a cocktail bar lounge vibe, this one was fast casual. It also smelled like toilet. Trying to out the potty smells aside, you order up at the front and they will bring it to your table. Thankfully, they mostly have the same menu so I thought great, it'll be the same food. It was not in fact, the same food, the soup had zero flavor and tasted like dirty water with a hint of Asian spices. To say I was disappointed, was an understatement. The noodles were mushy. The meat was not tender when I tried to add soy sauce into it to give him more flavor, I quickly realize that the container was not soy sauce and that soy sauce was nowhere on the table. It was dumpling sauce. I ended up having to ask for soy sauce and they only had one very small container for the entire restaurant at the front. What Asian restaurant doesn't have soy sauce on the table?! When they brought my dumplings out, I was even more disappointed with the fact that they gave me the wrong dumplings. While, I could have sent them back, I'm not one to waste food and I like steamed dumplings. I just prefer fried. Thankfully, the dumplings were cooked decently and they had good flavor. They were the only saving grace to this experience. In total the cost was 31$ before tip. It's been a while since I gave a negative review but I feel for the price, the experience and the food, it was justified. I would definitely NOT recommend this location. But i will give the other locations a chance read more

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings - Tasteless beef noodle soup. Don't get it. - Dim Sum Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I agree with the other reviewer where not all Nana dumpling is created equal. This is for sure a "lower end" version as compared to the Denver and Co Springs one. There is 0 service - you have to get everything yourself , water and plates and all utensils are plastic like a takeout Chinese place. Don't come here for the ambience. Food is under average and underwhelming nothing hit the spot. We left the place still hungry and unsatisfied. Do not recommend read more

The food and service were fantastic. Everything was made fresh to order and tasted delicious. The soup dumplings were definitely the highlight for us. I would absolutely recommend this spot to anyone. My family was so glad to have found this local gem. It can get quite busy since the University of Colorado is right next door, but the relaxing, calm ambiance inside contrasts nicely with the lively energy outside from students walking by. A beautiful spot overall! read more

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Stopped in Nana's for lunch and had pleasant experience. There isn't table service at this location and have to order at the front even when dining in. There was plenty of enticing options to choose from so the cashier patiently waited for us to decide on what to order for our light lunch. While we waited briefly, enjoyed the paint schemes and artwork inside the restaurant. Food came out quick, hot and delicious...the only bug-a-boo would have been that the soup dumplings had more filling but who doesn't want more of something good. Otherwise we enjoyed them none the less. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings - Chive and Pork Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Food was very good. Love how they have everything so fresh! We have the soup dumplings and I would go back for more!! read more

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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The dim sum is alright here, though there isn't much competition for asian food in the area. Tried the cucumber salad, chicken lo mein (actually pretty tasty), bbq pork buns, soup dumplings, and pan fried pork and mushroom dumplings (this was also good). Not the highest quality dim sum (can tell most is from frozen), but does the job. Overall it's still tasty! read more

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The dumplings are great! The spicy chicken soup dumplings were amazing. And the pork dumplings were flavorful. It's nice how fresh the dumplings were. Unfortunately the spicy beef dish of the week wasn't really good. The beef was really dry and fatty. Almost like beef jerky. The spice level was good though. read more

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Run, don't walk, to this gem! Boulder's Hill has a fantastic new addition, and in my opinion, it's raising the bar for quality dining in the area. Nana's serves up authentic Chinese dishes, from dim sum and wontons to buns, fried rice, and more. Every single dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and high-quality. I'd even say the fried rice was the best I've ever had! We couldn't pick a favorite - everything was outstanding. The interior is a bit on the cozy side; it's dimly lit with limited seating, and the airflow could be better, so smells tend to linger. However, it's comfortable enough, and they seem to do a solid takeout business, which would be a perfect option too. I'm thrilled Boulder (and CU students!) now have access to such delicious, authentic Chinese food. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I you want a great dumpling and are having the dumpling "craving" then you should pay a visit to Nana's. The handmade dumplings are absolutely delicious and so hit the spot when you need that yummy and comforting dumpling to solve all of your life issues. The soup dumplings are my fav and have a nice texture of pillowy lovingness and then that super hot broth which coats your mouth and your soul in smooth comfort. I have traveled the country and through Asia and these are the closest I could get to the ones I could get in SF or China. If you want a dumpling fix try Nana's! read more

Pretty much everything we ordered was good! It's not a dim sum place with carts. After you enter, you order at the counter, and they bring you out the food as soon as it's cooked. You're essentially getting one plate at a time to share instead of all the plates at once. It's all fresh. You can see the worker in the window making dumplings by hand. We enjoyed the fried buns, the Chinese broccoli, and the shu mai pork dumplings. Eat them with their house made chili oil and soy sauce. We ordered boba, but I would probably skip the boba here. Their pearls aren't a soft texture. Great spot to stop for lunch. The restaurant itself was okay. A bit dark and small. Service was excellent. read more

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Sooooo good! I've ordered from here a few times now and have enjoyed everything I've tried. The food is fresh and hits the spot every time. Some of my favorites: Xiao Long Soup Bun - some of the best I've had. The broth inside is so flavorful and the dough is like a little pillow of goodness. Could literally eat these every day. Pan Fried Thumblings - a best seller for a reason. Fried to perfection and not heavy, but rather light, crunchy, & juicy. Little bite-sized balls bursting with flavor. Best bang for your buck. Stir Fried Green Beans - YUMMM, but a little pricey so I don't order all the time. They are so good you don't even realize you're eating veggies. Red Sea Chili Wontons - the red chili sauce is the perfect coating for these super delicate wontons stuffed to capacity with well-seasoned pork & shrimp. Also a good bang for your buck. Seaweed salad - a nice, crunchy app to offer a brightness to the meal. For $7 you get a good sized portion and the texture is perfect. The sauces on the side are also really tasty. We love Nana's :) read more

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Love this place!!! Fabulous Bar you can watch football. They have the TVs on staff is incredibly accommodating and the food was delicious.!!! read more

I LOVE this place the Vibes are always high!! The food is delicious! I really recommend the udon noodles and the cucumber salad! The service is excellent and fast! Always recommend and bring my friends here! read more

Went here the other night for a quick bite, the service doesn't exist there's no service, there's a guy who's annoyed you're there at the front, you have to grab your own plates and silverware, there's no chopsticks just a bin of loose silverware people put their hands in (gross) and you have to bus your own table. It's ok inside, they do try they have a mural of an Asian grandma which is cute but it's otherwise pretty run down and dingy. The food was fine, our dumplings were just potstickers and the shrimp fried rice is just normal fried rice with some full sized shrimp thrown on top but they did taste pretty good. It's pretty expensive for what you do get however and that's the main reason I won't go back. A plate of fried rice, and two orders of what are actually just potstickers was well over $50 which is egregious considering everything else, it's not like they make up for it with service. It's in a busy place full of college kids and that comes with the good and the bad. If they had better prices I would recommend this place but as is they're a terrible value and you do all the work except cooking for them so the price is completely unjustified. read more

The best part was the food which I would rate a 4 if you want or need to do takeout. I think it was designed to be mostly takeout as the counter area is set up for that well. It is in the heart of the Hill business district near many students looking for food but maybe not dining. The booths, about 7, were comfortable but the lighting very dim. The ventilation could be better. The counter staff was friendly and helpful. However as others have said, the dishes come out randomly, small fried items first. For shared plates for a group it's maybe not the item you want to start with while waiting for bigger or steamed options. With takeout, you have the meal in totality when you walk out the door. The star for us was the red bean paste steamed bun. They are huge and different from most places, absolutely full with red bean paste. We also had the sesame balls which have a bit of red bean inside but the sesame was predominant. They were fried very stiff and the first thing ready but extremely hot. The veggie egg rolls came next and was also very deeply fried but with a light amount of filling which was a bit bland, more so than a close by competitor and definitely not as enjoyable compared to that nearby place or to others I've had on Pearl. The steamed shrimp dumplings came next and were tasty but very fragile to try to eat. Last came the red bean buns, large round goodness. The servings were standard sized and more than enough for lunch for 2. We took leftovers home and easy to pick up the containers on the counter to pack. There were very few options for drinks and though the online menu stated iced tea, they did not have any today. They did have fountain drinks which we don't use. We will come back again for takeout of their food. We will experiment with some of the larger plates for a dinner option. Give them a try, they seemed to be locally owned which some similar places in Boulder are not. They have been open since the end of December 2023, but recently had a relaunch celebration. read more

I wasn't expecting to order at the counter, but the server was very helpful in explaining the menu. As the picture shows, the food was very good- our plates were cleaned! read more

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings - Jumbo Crab Rangoons, Edamame, garlic green beans, chicken fried rice, specialty bao buns, pork and chive pan fried dumplings. - Dim Sum Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

They had a great variety of dim sum. Plates run about $7 each a little pricey but over all good

It's different from other dim sum places I've been to. Visiting here from Las Vegas and we came across this cute little gem. Not your typical dim sum with carts, you order and then they bring you the food. We ordered some garlic green beans, Xiao Long soup dumplings and pot and mushrooms pan fried potstickers. A little on the pricey side but the food had a ton of flavors read more

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings - Stire Fried Green Beans - Dim Sum Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Greasy fried rice. Small portion. 20.00. no need to say more. cashier friendly. Only 4 gluten free options. read more

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings - Chicken fried rice. - Dim Sum Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

It was more of a fast food sit down type of restaurant which surprised me, but I think is fitting for Boulder. Everything we ate was delicious. The chicken feet were new to me and surprised me with how much flavor they had! I'd say the matcha mochi was the highlight of my meal because it was very refreshing. Our server was patient with my friends and I as we tried to collect our order. read more

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Authentic and fresh dumplings & noodles! In the heart of University of Colorado town. The sorority and frat houses were right behind the restaurant. Not the best looking place aesthetically - it was actually pretty dark and shabby inside, but man the black vinegar and hot sauces on the table were excellent. The broth for the wonton soup noodles was definitely a bit bland and it's only saving grace were the wontons themselves. For what it was, I also felt they were a bit over priced. A good, but not great place. I'd rank it pretty decently mid. read more

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love love this place i've eaten inside many times, just ordered takeout for the first time ever. suggestion to add the chili oil and vinegar and soy sauce to the to go orders not the same without it but still so delicious to go. Had the Boulder and Co Springs location and quality is consistent read more

Good but not nearly as good as the Denver location. It is open until 2AM which is nuts and awesome. You order at the counter here and there are maybe 5 tables in a long dark hallway. 100% try the Denver location Boulders is meh. read more

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The food was so good! We did order the veggie ones and I was a little skeptical since I'm a meat eater, but honestly, these were our favorite!! Only one complaint: it was near closing time and we were sitting towards the back near the bathrooms. The young person cleaning the bathroom mopped the bathroom and rolled the mop bucket right by our table.. the smell was out of this world disgusting. The same mop and water was used to mop the front entry causing the whole place to smell like a toilet. It's unfortunate because the food was really good! read more

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I really liked this place ! Quick to order and nice people. I got the thumplings , shu mai and Szechuan chicken. All were good. The chicken came with a mayo sauce but it wasn't needed. But the best was the stirred fried string beans. They are blistered and have fried crispy garlic pieces in it. Yum. Teas were good also. Fresh cold water is self serve. I loved the mini dumplings the best. I never had dumplings like that and I liked them more than regular sized ones bc they are just easier to eat. It's a great place for a lunch bc you order up front and they bring the food to you. So, semi casual. read more

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings - Get the stirred Fried Green Beans. Soo good. - Dim Sum Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This place was great! The pork bao was my favorite! The crab Rangoon was the best I have ever had! YUM!!! read more

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings - Signature Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Dim sum dim sum dim sum. What else can I say. Great food and decent price point. Nice.

Service was rude. The place felt dirty. Food was meh. I was really hoping to be wowed by this place, I was very disappointed. The group of homeless people outside smoking cigarettes did not help. read more

Finally a dim dump place in Boulder that doesn't suck. It's still tailored a fair bit to the American crowd but is better than the other dim sum places. Shu mai, black bean ribs, sesame balls with red bean, Thai tea. And beef noodle to go. All pretty good. Would have liked more black bean in the ribs and beef noodle had very little broth. But flavor was good. Pricey. read more

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Went here for the first time! It is order at the front, pay, then grab a seat. I have definitely had way better dim sum/dumplings however for boulder colorado it was good! -The crab rangoons were yummy but had a little too much filling. -The xiao long bao dumplings actually surprised me and were great. Half of our dumplings broke and spilled prior to us even touching them though. -The sweet rice shu mai were bland, i've had much better -The dumplings were not great but not bad -the boba was actually the best i've had in boulder! Overall, this place was okay but in relative to boulder colorado asian food, I give it 4 stars! read more

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The dumplings here at Nana's on the Hill in Boulder right next to the old Tulagi's are like little pillows of perfection. After ordering, you are greeted by a stunning oversized painted wall mural by Casey Kawaguchi and a little viewing window you can even peek right into the kitchen watch them make the dumplings fresh daily by hand, where they carefully weigh the ingredients to ensure they are just right each time and never burst. The result is perfectly moist and spongy dumplings and buns including their super fluffy and tasty Signature Bao as well as the Pan Fried dumplings. My favorite was the 6pc pork Xiao Long Bao, or soup dumplings which are eaten by carefully placing your spoon underneath to savor any soup that may spill out as you bite into them. They come out in a bamboo steamer and are sure to impress. I fell in love with soup dumplings when I lived in NYC and frequented Joe's Ginger both Chinatown and midtown. They are hard to find in Colorado outside of Aurora. I've also traveled throughout Asia including China, Japan and Thailand so I've been to authentic dumpling restaurants to compare. Nana's egg drop soup is a very generous portion and the perfect comfort food. I also went out on a limb and ordered something I've never tried before, the beef pancake roll which includes some lettuce and cucumber for a nice little crunch. Definitely something I'd order again for lunch especially as the weather gets warmer. My friend ordered the Szechuan Chicken which has a bit of a kick for those who like it spicy. The portions were good and the meat never dry. The boba milk tea comes in a sturdy, generous takeaway container and was perfectly cooked tapioca pearls and not too chewy like some other places can be. The waiter said they don't use any artificial ingredients which I appreciate. They also have a few other flavors to choose from. Rumor has it Nana's is run in part by the same family (a brother of one of) the former Five Spice owners, which makes sense because I used to order the best Chinese from their 30th St. location probably twice a month at least (ok maybe once a week if I'm being honest). I noticed they have another location in Denver on Tejon that even has honey chicken feet and truffle soup dumplings on the menu. I might have to make a special trip. read more

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It's good, honestly nothing special. The thumblings are just small, almost fried dumplings with just a chunk of meat inside. The sweet rice shu mai is tasteless without the dumpling sauce, and the boba literally has no flavor. read more

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings - Sweet Rice Shu Mai and Thumblings - Dim Sum Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

We had Nana's door dashed to Gunbarrel tonight. Food was tasty but not worth the money. Nana's is barely worth the money in person, def not for delivery. This place is tasty but not really worth the price they charge. 20 something for rangoons is extreme. You should try this place as it is good but their prices are extreme. read more

We've been to the location in Denver and the Boulder location was very disappointing. Service was meh. They take your order like a fast food restaurant, then ask for a tip. You get your own plastic silverware and plates. We didn't know plates were available until half our meal was done. Soup dumplings had an odd pink slime in them, probably from the pork. Food is very ok for an expensive price. The place is dark and bathrooms are dirty. Do yourself a favor and go to the Denver location. You will be blown away how different it is. read more

Good food, prepared fresh, fast call ahead take-out service and nice dinning atmosphere.

This place has legit Xiao long bao XLB -soup dumplings. would say they have the best in boulder and in Denver. Nana has something in her fillings that sets this dumpling apart and the wrapper is also delicate, and thin. I know it's a small local chain but I think their dumplings are by far the best in town. The soup is delectable and the flavours are superb. I can see why they e expanded to so many locations. It's an order at the counter kind of place, definitely fast casual but the ambiance is nice, I also recommend the noodles, they have a numbing chilli pepper that is great, they have excellent food options at a reasonable price. Decent service and excellent dumplings. A must visit. read more

Highly recommend this spot! All the dumplings and buns are made and cooked fresh in front of you. It's cool to see the process and learn a trick or two for making your own. But when you can't, this is the place to go! Hole in the wall vibe that hits the spot when you've got a steam bun/dumpling/shumai comfort food craving. read more

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What a perfect find. Truly unique and delicious! We over-ordered and were so glad to have our leftovers. Wish we could come back but sadly don't expect to be in boulder any time soon. read more